Environmental News – Lagos To Generate Energy From Waste & More
Lagos Plan To Generate Energy From Garbage The Lagos State Government has proposed a new model from energy in its approach to environmental waste management. According to the state government, Olusosun, a popular landfill that has been a dumping ground for years, will soon become a model for the urban renewal and waste to wealth […]
Ozone Layer Depletion
Ozone layer depletion is a serious problem facing planet earth today The layer of ozone gas is what protects us from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation of the sun. The ozone layer absorbs these harmful radiations and thus prevents these rays from entering the earth’s atmosphere. Thus, it is necessary to understand its importance and […]
Overfishing
The ocean is the largest source of food in the world and fish is one of the main source of daily protein But unfortunately, fishermen are more and more frequently returning home with empty nets. Some scientists say that in the last 60 years’ stocks of large fish have fallen by 90 percent, and they […]
Environmental Pollution
Environmental pollution is a major problem in recent years Therefore, keeping our environment clean should be our top priority. To keep our environment safe and healthy, we need to control the level of pollution. Globally speaking, environmental pollution is bigger than we think. In many cities, there are problems with dirty air, sound pollution from […]
President Buhari & The Nigerian Academy of Engineering
Our chairperson and founder, Engr (Mrs) Joanna Olu Maduka who is also the current president of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering recently conferred the title of Grand patron of the Nigerian Academy of Engineers on President Mohammed Buhari of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Engr Mrs Joanna Maduka is the 1st female President of the […]
Deforestation
No matter where we live, forests makes our life possible. When a forest is lost anywhere, people feel it everywhere. We literally can’t live without them. So why are they vanishing? Despite their immense value, nearly half of the world’s forests have been lost. What’s worse, we’re cutting them down at greater rates each year […]
Aquaponics: The Clean, Green Way
In recent times, the estimated total current investment in aquaculture including hatchery facilities and equipment in Nigeria has risen to about N10 billion (US$75 million). There are about 30 small-, medium- and large-scale intensive, closed recirculating and flow-through systems especially in the southwest and south-south zones where over 77 percent of all fish farms and hatchery infrastructures […]
Huawei Donates 1st Aid Kits, Umbi Cut Kits To Lagos State Ministry of Health
Huawei today Nov. 17th, 2016 officially donated 2,000 First Aid kits and 2,000 Umbi cut Kits to the Ministry of Health Lagos state. The ceremony had in attendance The Honourable Commissioner for Health Lagos State Dr. Jide Idris, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Lagos State Dr. Mrs. Modele Joyce Osunkiyesi, the Public Relations Manager […]
Problem of Street Parking in Lagos
The importance of walking cannot be overemphasized Walking is an exercise recommended and encouraged by doctors and dieticians for both young and old to live healthy. Thus the reason for this article ” problem of street parking”. Considering the technology advancement, people can be seated in the confines of their room using a smart phone […]
First Solar Powered Digital Library In Lagos Powered By Huawei
On the 1st of November 2016, Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited made history in Lagos by commissioning the first solar powered ICT centre in a Lagos public school. The lucky beneficiary school was the Wahab Folawiyo Junior Secondary School on the outskirts of Ikoyi Lagos. The project was developed under the Lagos State government (LASG) “Project […]